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Behavioural Intervention

eTMS for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Wynn Legon, PhD

Research Sponsored by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up up to 7 weeks

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

"This trial will collect data on both the body's physical responses and behavioral changes before and after using eTMS. The participants will be veterans or first responders diagnosed with PTSD. The study will be a

Who is the study for?

This trial is for veterans and first responders who have been diagnosed with PTSD. Participants must meet certain health criteria to join, but specific inclusion and exclusion details are not provided.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests eTMS, a personalized brain stimulation treatment, on individuals with PTSD. It's a double-blind trial meaning neither the participants nor the researchers know who gets real treatment or placebo. The effects are measured before and after treatment.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Specific side effects of eTMS aren't listed here, but generally TMS can cause discomfort at the stimulation site, headache, lightheadedness, or seizures in rare cases.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ up to 7 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~up to 7 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 7 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Adverse Events

Report of Symptoms

Secondary outcome measures

PCL-5

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: eTMSExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The active side of a TMS coil will be used to administer eTMS application.

Group II: eTMS shamPlacebo Group1 Intervention

The sham side of a TMS coil will be used to administer a sham dosage of eTMS application.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityLead Sponsor

141 Previous Clinical Trials

27,746 Total Patients Enrolled

Wave NeuroscienceIndustry Sponsor

12 Previous Clinical Trials

896 Total Patients Enrolled

Wynn Legon, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

4 Previous Clinical Trials

445 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any available positions for patients in this ongoing clinical trial?

"As per clinicaltrials.gov, the ongoing trial posted on 4/1/2024 and last revised on 2/27/2024 is not currently seeking volunteers. However, it's worth noting that out of a pool of 416 active studies, many are actively enrolling participants."

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Is it feasible for me to be a participant in this clinical investigation?

"To qualify for participation, individuals must be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and fall within the age range of 22 to 65 years. The study aims to recruit a total of 20 eligible participants."

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